We will be accepting applications for Fall 2025 starting March 24. See bottom of page for more information.
Why be a Returning Learning Assistant?
- Continue to develop your facilitation and collaboration skills
- Provide insight and support to first semester LAs
- Receive an $800 semester stipend
- For applicants who are honors students, serving as a Returning Learning Assistant is an experience for which you are eligible to earn up to two (2) honors experiential learning credits.
- More information about the Honors experiential learning credit process can be found here: https://honors.uiowa.edu/experientiallearning. After landing on this page, scroll down to the "Teaching Assistantship/Learning Assistantship" tab.
- Questions regarding Honors experiential learning credit should be directed to the Honors at Iowa Program at honors-explearning@uiowa.edu.
Returner Opportunities
- Facilitate in assigned course each week
- Attend a once-a-week, 50-minute prep meeting with assigned faculty
- Attend a monthly, 30-minute one-on-one with Academic Support & Retention
- Assist with recruitment activities
- Time commitment of 4-6 hours per week
Fall 2025 Returning Learning Assistant Opportunities
Below are the courses that are seeking Learning Assistants for the Fall 2025 semester. Click on the courses you are interested in to view the eligibility requirements, details of the role, and the link to apply. You can apply for multiple courses. All courses use the same application. Complete one application and indicate all courses you are interested in.
Hiring Timeline
DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| March 24 | Applications go live |
| April 11 | Applications due |
| April 25 - 30 | Learning Assistant decisions sent |
Contact Us
For questions regarding the Learning Assistant Program, please email Margaret Kaus at margaret-kaus@uiowa.edu.